HopSkipDrive $1.99M Data Breach Settlement, Claim Up To $5,000 By April 14, 2026—155,000 Drivers’ SSNs And License Numbers Exposed
If you drove or applied to drive for HopSkipDrive between May 31, 2023 and June 10, 2023, you can claim up to $5,000 cash plus two years of credit monitoring from the $1.99 million class action settlement—but you must file by April 14, 2026.
HopSkipDrive Inc. agreed to pay $1.99 million to resolve allegations it failed to adequately protect driver and applicant information during a June 2023 cyberattack that compromised names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, and medical information belonging to approximately 155,394 individuals. The settlement in Benavides et al. v. HopSkipDrive Inc. offers multiple benefit options for affected drivers.
What Happened In The HopSkipDrive Data Breach
On June 12, 2023, HopSkipDrive discovered suspicious activity on third-party applications used by the youth-oriented rideshare company. The issue came to light after the company received an email from an unidentified cyber actor on July 25, 2023, indicating unauthorized access had occurred.
An external forensic investigation determined the data breach occurred between May 31, 2023 and June 10, 2023, when hackers gained unauthorized access to HopSkipDrive’s systems. The attackers exfiltrated files containing sensitive personal information belonging to drivers and individuals who had applied to drive for the platform.
HopSkipDrive, headquartered in Los Angeles and often called “Uber for kids,” provides transportation services for children and older adults in areas not serviced by traditional bus networks. The company partners with schools, districts, and counties to fulfill various transportation needs.
What Personal Information Was Compromised
The breached data varies by individual but potentially includes names, mailing addresses, email addresses, driver’s license numbers, non-driver identification card numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and in some cases, medical information.
This combination creates severe identity theft and fraud risk. With driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers, criminals can open fraudulent credit accounts, file false tax returns, apply for loans under stolen identities, or commit various forms of identity fraud.
Similar to the McLaren Health Care $14M Data Breach Class Action Settlement, this case highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in companies’ data security practices affecting sensitive personal information.
Who Can File A Claim
You’re eligible if you received a notice from HopSkipDrive or an affiliated entity that your personal information may have been compromised in the data breach between May 31, 2023 and June 10, 2023.
According to breach notifications filed with state attorneys general, approximately 155,394 individuals were affected—primarily current and former HopSkipDrive drivers plus individuals who applied to drive but weren’t hired. The breach did not compromise customer or employee data.
HopSkipDrive operates across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and Virginia. All affected individuals residing in the United States who received breach notifications qualify for settlement benefits.
How Much Money Can You Receive
The $1.99 million settlement fund offers multiple benefit options:
Documented Out-of-Pocket Loss Payment (Up To $5,000): You can claim reimbursement for unreimbursed losses traceable to the data breach. Eligible expenses include monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft, phone or internet charges incurred while addressing the breach, credit freeze costs, credit monitoring services purchased after May 31, 2023, or other documented expenses resulting from the breach.
You must provide supporting documentation such as receipts, bank statements showing unreimbursed fees or fraudulent charges, credit card statements, invoices, or other proof of identity theft or fraud.
Reimbursement For Lost Time (Up To $125): Class members can claim up to five hours for time spent dealing with the data breach, compensated at $25 per hour. This covers time spent monitoring accounts, placing fraud alerts, freezing credit, contacting financial institutions, or other breach-related activities.
California Statutory Cash Payment (Approximately $250): Class members who were California residents at any time between May 31, 2023 and April 14, 2026 can submit to receive an additional pro-rata cash payment estimated at $250. The final payment amount depends on the total number of claims filed.
Expanded Identity Theft Monitoring (Two Years): All class members can elect to receive two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. This benefit is available even if you already have identity theft monitoring through another source.
Timeline Of The HopSkipDrive Settlement
Plaintiffs Andy Benavides and Tara McIntosh filed consolidated class action lawsuits in Los Angeles County Superior Court in early 2024, alleging HopSkipDrive was negligent and reckless with their personal information.
The parties reached a $1.99 million settlement agreement in late 2025. Settlement notices began going out to affected individuals via mail and email in late 2025 and early 2026.
The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. The final approval hearing has not yet been publicly scheduled, but typically occurs 90-120 days after notice distribution begins.
Payments and credit monitoring enrollment information will be issued to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval and all appeals are resolved.
How To File Your Claim Before April 14, 2026
To submit your claim online, visit www.HopSkipDriveDataSettlement.com and enter your Notice ID and Confirmation Code found on your breach notification letter.
You can also download a paper claim form from the settlement website and mail it with supporting documentation to:
HopSkipDrive, Inc. Data Security Incident Litigation
c/o Settlement Administrator
Attn: Claim Forms
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The claim deadline is April 14, 2026. Online claims must be submitted by this date, and mailed claims must be postmarked no later than April 14, 2026.
For questions, call the settlement administrator at 1-844-981-4185 or email [email protected].
What The Lawsuit Alleged
The consolidated class actions alleged HopSkipDrive failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards despite storing highly sensitive driver information including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical data. Plaintiffs claimed the company was negligent in protecting personal information and delayed notifying affected individuals about the breach.
Specific allegations included failure to implement adequate data encryption, insufficient network monitoring and intrusion detection systems, inadequate employee training on data security, delayed breach notification (approximately one month elapsed between breach discovery and notification letters), and violations of California consumer protection laws.
The lawsuits sought compensatory damages for identity theft risk, reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, credit monitoring services, and injunctive relief requiring HopSkipDrive to upgrade its cybersecurity practices.
HopSkipDrive’s Response
HopSkipDrive denies all allegations and maintains it lawfully and properly handled the data breach response. The company has not admitted any wrongdoing. No court has made any judgment of liability.
HopSkipDrive claims it promptly launched an investigation upon discovering the breach, engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the scope of the incident, took steps to mitigate potential impact to its community, and began sending breach notification letters in early July 2023.
As part of the breach response, HopSkipDrive initially provided 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring services to affected individuals. The settlement agreement expands this to two years of three-bureau monitoring for all class members who enroll.
What Most People Don’t Know About Rideshare Data Breaches
Unlike traditional employers who primarily collect W-2 information, gig economy platforms like HopSkipDrive require extensive personal data from drivers during the application and onboarding process. Background checks necessitate Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, and sometimes medical records for specialized transportation services.
This creates concentrated targets for cybercriminals. A single breach at a rideshare platform can expose comprehensive identity theft packages for thousands of drivers—far more valuable than the fragmented data typically stolen in other types of breaches.
The HopSkipDrive settlement’s California statutory payment provision reflects California’s unique consumer privacy laws. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides statutory damages for certain data breaches, enabling the additional $250 payment for California residents beyond the general settlement benefits.
Healthcare-related rideshare services face heightened data security obligations. Because HopSkipDrive transports individuals to medical appointments and serves clients with special needs, the company may handle protected health information (PHI) subject to HIPAA regulations, increasing potential liability for data breaches.
Steps To Protect Yourself After The Breach
Even if you file a claim, take immediate protective action. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports by contacting Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion—you only need to contact one bureau, which will notify the others. Fraud alerts are free and last one year, requiring creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts.
Consider freezing your credit, which prevents new accounts from being opened in your name until you lift the freeze. Credit freezes are free under federal law and provide stronger protection than fraud alerts.
Monitor your bank accounts and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions. Review your credit reports from all three bureaus for accounts you didn’t open or inquiries you didn’t authorize. You’re entitled to free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com.
Sign up for the free two-year credit monitoring offered through the settlement. Even if you already have monitoring through another service, the HopSkipDrive settlement monitoring may catch different types of fraud or provide additional insurance coverage.
Check your driver’s license status with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. With driver’s license numbers compromised, criminals could potentially obtain duplicate licenses or use your license information for fraudulent purposes.
Common Misconceptions About The Settlement
Many affected drivers assume they need to prove actual identity theft or fraud to claim settlement benefits. This is false—if you were California resident during the class period, you automatically qualify for the $250 statutory payment regardless of whether you suffered any harm.
Some people believe the settlement only covers active HopSkipDrive drivers at the time of the breach. Actually, anyone who applied to drive for the platform during the breach window qualifies, even if their application was rejected or they never actually drove for HopSkipDrive.
Others think filing a claim will affect their ability to drive for HopSkipDrive or other rideshare platforms in the future. Settlement participation has no impact on your employment eligibility, background check results, or ability to work in the gig economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HopSkipDrive $1.99M Data Breach Class Action Settlement about?
The settlement resolves allegations that HopSkipDrive failed to adequately protect driver and applicant information, resulting in a June 2023 cyberattack that compromised names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and other sensitive data belonging to approximately 155,394 individuals. HopSkipDrive denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay $1.99 million to settle the claims.
How many people were affected by the HopSkipDrive data breach?
Approximately 155,394 current and former HopSkipDrive drivers and individuals who applied to drive for the platform were impacted. The breach did not compromise customer or employee data—only driver and driver applicant information was affected.
What types of personal information were compromised?
The compromised data varies by individual but potentially includes names, mailing addresses, email addresses, driver’s license numbers, non-driver identification card numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and in some cases, medical information. This combination creates significant identity theft risk.
How do I know if I was affected by the HopSkipDrive data breach?
If you received a data breach notification letter or email from HopSkipDrive or an affiliated entity about the May-June 2023 incident, your information was compromised. The notification should have been sent in July 2023 or later and contains your Notice ID and Confirmation Code needed to file claims.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline is April 14, 2026. Online claims must be submitted by this date, and mailed claims must be postmarked no later than April 14, 2026. Missing this deadline forfeits all settlement benefits.
How much compensation could I receive?
You can claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses with receipts, up to $125 for lost time (5 hours at $25/hour), and California residents can receive an additional pro-rata payment estimated at $250. All class members also qualify for two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million identity theft insurance.
Do I need proof of identity theft to file a claim?
No. California residents automatically qualify for the $250 statutory payment without proving any harm. For documented loss claims or lost time claims, you need supporting documentation, but you don’t need to prove actual identity theft occurred—just that you incurred expenses or spent time addressing the breach.
When will I receive my settlement payment?
Payments and credit monitoring enrollment information will be issued to approved claimants approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval and all appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing date has not been publicly announced yet. Check www.HopSkipDriveDataSettlement.com for updates.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information about the HopSkipDrive data breach settlement and should not be considered legal advice. Settlement details are based on publicly available court documents and verified news reports. For questions about your specific eligibility or claim, contact the settlement administrator or consult a qualified attorney.
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Last Updated: February 7, 2026
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